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The History of Hawaiian Coffee and Kona Coffee

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The History of the World’s Best Coffee: Hawaiian Coffee

Hawaiian coffee has a rich history of coffee production, though it is a relative newcomer to the coffee industry. Mark Twain said  Kona coffee has a richer flavor than any other.

Samuel Reverend Ruggles introduced it in 1828 from arabica cuttings he brought from Brazil.  Coffee grows very efficiently in Kona on both large and small plantations.
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Coffee Harvest Season in Kona, Hawaii

Coffee Harvest Season -Red Kona Coffee Cherries ready for hand picking

Learn all about Coffee Harvest Season in Kona Hawaii

After the Coffee Cherries are Hand Picked

Coffee Harvest - Ripe Kona Coffee cherries on the vine
Coffee Harvest Season – Ripe Kona Coffee cherries on the vine ready to be hand picked.

Kona Coffee’s unique flavor profile has become a sensation among coffee aficionados worldwide. Originating from the volcanic slopes of Hawaii’s Big Island, Kona beans are renowned for their rich, smooth taste with hints of nutty sweetness and a vibrant acidity. This distinctive flavor has not only captivated coffee lovers but has also found its way into the preferences of online casino players. In the realm of online casinos, where excitement and entertainment thrive, Kona Coffee’s allure extends beyond the morning cup. It’s become a symbol of indulgence and sophistication, much like the premium experience sought after by players spinning the reels of online slots at https://gypsophilia.org/fantastic-four/ or enjoying a hand of virtual poker. Just as Kona Coffee is cherished for its exceptional quality, online casino enthusiasts appreciate the thrill of premium gaming experiences. The parallels between the world of Kona Coffee and online casinos are striking. Both offer a taste of luxury and a chance to savor moments of pleasure and excitement. Just as Kona Coffee is meticulously cultivated to ensure the highest quality, online casinos strive to provide players with top-tier gaming experiences, from cutting-edge graphics to immersive gameplay.

Coffee harvest season runs from August to December. The coffee beans are hand picked. The cherries, or the fruit of the coffee tree containing coffee beans, are then run through a machine called a pulper which removes the red, fleshy berry, extracting the bean from the pulp. Rollers in the pulpers get the coffee beans ready for drying by removing the mucilage and removing it from the cherry. When the beans are extracted, they are rinsed in clean, fresh water.
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Java Lovers, Beware of the Coffee Borer Beetle!

Bearer Borer Beetle

Kona Coffee is at risk as the coffee borer beetle destroys coffee crops!

Coffee Borer Beetle
Coffee Bearer Borer Beetle

Some know it as the berry borer beetle or the coffee borer beetle. However, this African pest is now invading Kona and is a real threat to its coffee. This pest is about 1.5 mm long. Females can fly short distances but the males do not have wings. The beetle costs the coffee industry over $500 million each year. Due to Kona’s small harvest, a coffee borer beetle infestation would be devastating.
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Did You Know These Kona Coffee Facts?

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Kona Coffee facts – If you enjoy java, you need to know these facts

Kona Coffee Trees
Kona Coffee Trees

Here are some Kona Coffee facts and information about Kona, Hawaii.  The “Kona” in Kona coffee refers to a place in Hawaii.  Kona, Hawaii is a beautiful small town beyond just growing coffee.  Kona is on the Big Island of Hawaii.  On the leeward side of the island.

Therefore, Kona coffee is a special variety of coffee and is known the world over.  The coffee grows on the west slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa Mountains, on the “lee” of the island. On the leeward side of the mountain slopes there is a special combination of weather and terrain.  These things that are unique to this region of Hawaii and Kona especially.   Its taste and qualities have made it one of the most sought-after coffees in world.  There are other Hawaiian coffees, but there is only one Kona coffee. The natives Hawaiians call coffee kope, pronounced “co-peh”.
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Processing Kona Coffee Beans

Drying coffee on a hoshidana

Processing

Processing Kona coffee beans, from harvesting the cherries on the trees to roasting the beans, is an extremely labor-intensive process. Coffee cherries, red when they’re at the peak of their maturity, are picked by hand from the months of late August to January. The cherries are fermented and washed in clean, fresh water. Then wet milling separates the beans from the outer skin. The beans are then dried. Next they are dry milled to separate the parchment skin from the green beans. And finally the green beans are roasted and bagged.
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Kona Coffee Blends — Know What You’re Drinking

Fresh brewed Kona Coffee in the cup with fresh roasted beans

Pure Kona Coffee beats a Kona blend every time!

For the best coffee drinking experience, drink 100% Pure Kona Coffee – not a blend of Kona beans and beans from other origins. There’s no mistaking pure Kona coffee. For coffee drinkers, there is nothing like pure Kona coffee, but consumers should know about the different Kona coffee blends.

The difference is in the taste – buyer beware of Kona Coffee blends!

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Be Sure it is 100% Kona.

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Decaffeinated Kona Coffee – The natural decaf

100% Pure Kona decaffeinated coffee

Not all decaffeinated coffee is the same  

Not all decaf coffee is the same. Dramatic flavor changes occur depending on the decaffeination process. We use carbon dioxide (CO2) to naturally decaffeinate our Kona coffee.  The taste results are far superior to other methods.  Keep the flavor – lose the caffeine.
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